The Capital Area United Way, through a partnership with the Delta Dental Mobile Program, provided dental care to 62 local children at the end of January 2022.
During the visit, the mobile dental bus provided $65,577 worth of dental care. Almost 73% of the patients were between the ages of 6-12 years old. During the week, 158 restorative procedures were completed and included cavity fillings, crowns, and extractions. To help prevent cavities in their molars, 431 sealants were placed.
The Delta Dental Mobile Program provides oral health services to children who have not visited a dentist in at least two years, due to numerous reasons, including lack of insurance or transportation. A wide range of dental care is available, such as exams, X-rays, cleanings, preventive treatments, cavity fillings, crowns, and extractions. Kids are also provided a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and demonstration on how to better care for their teeth at home. Services are available to children who are just getting their first tooth all the way through age 21 and these services are provided at no cost to the child or family.
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